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Ground TruthsNew Center for Pediatric CRISPR CuresEric Topol (00:05):Hello, it's Eric Topol from Ground Truths, and I've got some really exciting stuff to talk to you about today. And it's about the announcement for a new Center for pediatric CRISPR Cures. And I'm delight to introduce doctors Jennifer Doudna and Priscilla Chan. And so, first let me say this is amazing to see this thing going forward. It's an outgrowth of a New England Journal paper and monumental report on CRISPR in May. [See the below post for more context]Let me introduce first, Dr. Doudna. Jennifer is the Li Ka...2025-07-0823 min
YXE UndergroundSeason Seven - Episode Five - Megan Chan and Laura JorgensonFor students arriving in Saskatoon with very little knowledge of the English language, one of the first people they will meet in school is an English as an Additional Language teacher. These teachers not only guide students on their journey through the language, but as I discover in this episode, they provide a safe and nurturing space for students who have been through a lot in their young lives. You are going to meet two incredible EAL teachers in this episode of YXE Underground. Megan Chan and Laura Jorgenson share many qualities. They are passionate ab...2025-01-161h 00
Nights with Simon LimERIC CHAN, CO-FOUNDER - MAD ABOUT SUCRE (Restaurant, Patisserie & Chocolaterie)On this podcast, Simon Lim interviews Eric Chan, Co-Founder of MAD ABOUT SUCRE, a multi award-winning restaurant, patisserie and chocolaterie. MAD ABOUT SUCRE is located at 27 Teo Hong Road (within walking distance from Outram Park MRT station) in Singapore. This year (2025) marks the 10th Anniversary of MAD ABOUT SUCRE. Established in 2015, Eric will share the story of how they started, and some important milestones. Hear from Eric Chan about MAD ABOUT SUCRE's concept of clean eating. What does clean eating mean from their standpoint? Prior to starting MAD ABOUT SUCRE, Eric was working as a C-Level Excutive. He...2025-01-1517 min
JUST DO YOU.S1E41 Charles Chan Massey - The Art of StorytellingJoin me this week as I sit down with Charles Chan Massey, a distinguished leader in the Meetings & Events industry, who splits his time with his husband Joseph between Palm Springs, CA, and Victoria, BC.Charles takes us through his inspiring journey—from growing up in the South as a gay youth to building a successful and award-winning career as a global meeting planner. Eventually, guided by a series of meaningful "signs," Charles shifted gears to launch The Personal Stories Project, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to transforming hearts and minds through the powerful stories of LGBTQ individuals an...2024-12-1952 min
Phoenix Sound by Kel MyersS1 E11: Breaking Barriers: Eric Chan on Revolutionising Medical Cannabis Access in Australia (UPDATED)For more information on the COMPASS Program:www.cannabiswarehouse.com.au/compasswww.ausmca.orgTRANSCRIPTKel: I'm Kel Myers and this is Phoenix Sound.My guest today is Eric Chan, COO of Cannabis Warehouse, an end to end logistics business aiming to bring Australia's gold standard medical cannabis system to the world.Eric has also played a crucial role in launching COMPASS, Australia's first centralised Compassionate access program, with the goal of making medical cannabis accessible and affordable to everyone eligible for it.2024-11-2141 min
I am Consciously Curious129. Party With a Purpose ft. Eric BossOur next guest has built a career around promoting nightlife and cultivating unforgettable experiences. He shares his personal experiences into the industry and why he’s pivoting towards healing through self-inquiry and alternative retreats. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric Boss.https://instagram.com/ericbosschicago2024-11-071h 44
Nobody Drives in LALook to Alhambra with Katie Chan 陳靄淇Kyle and Eric sit down in an LAPL study room with Alhambra City Council District 4 candidate, Katie Chan (陳靄淇). Chan (陳) is an Alhambra native and their discussion touches upon Alhambra Community Transit (ACT), green space, walkability, her journey to politics, and Alhrambra's role as a progressive example within the San Gabriel Valley.
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The PorchDrinking.com PorchCastThe PorchCast Ep. 112 | Eric Wallace – Left Hand BrewingIn episode 112 of The PorchCast, Tristan was joined by Eric Wallace, founder and president of Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing to talk about their recently launched WeFunder campaign, which aims to give beer fans an opportunity to own a share of the pioneer brewery.
In tandem with Left Hand’s WeFunder campaign, they’ve also announced a new consolidation platform that would provide mid-to-large-sized breweries, that are already focused on distribution, an opportunity to team up on distribution networks, salesforces, production, share in resources, and more, all while remaining completely independent.
Hear more about...2024-08-2747 minThe PorchCast from PorchDrinking.comThe PorchCast Ep. 112 | Eric Wallace – Left Hand BrewingIn episode 112 of The PorchCast, Tristan was joined by Eric Wallace, founder and president of Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing to talk about their recently launched WeFunder campaign, which aims to give beer fans an opportunity to own a share of the pioneer brewery.
In tandem with Left Hand’s WeFunder campaign, they’ve also announced a new consolidation platform that would provide mid-to-large-sized breweries, that are already focused on distribution, an opportunity to team up on distribution networks, salesforces, production, share in resources, and more, all while remaining completely independent.
Hear more about...2024-08-2747 min
Find Joy with JoyanWhat Is Your Type? Decoding the Truth About Your Personality with Eric GeeToday, we dive into the world of personality typing with Eric Gee, an expert who is revolutionizing how we understand ourselves and others. Eric shares the unique aspects of his personality typing system and how it stands apart from popular models like MBTI and the Enneagram.
Eric also discusses the practical applications of knowing your personality type—how it can enhance romantic and familial relationships, guide career choices, and provide a deeper understanding of yourself. He even types the host, Joyan on-air, providing a fascinating look into the process.
Re...2024-08-2139 min
Pot Luck Food TalksA Journey Through Vietnam's Food Scene with Jovel ChanEric delves into the dynamic world of Vietnamese cuisine with special guest Jovel Chan. From the aromatic bowls of pho to the crispy banh mi sandwiches, they'll navigate the bustling streets of Vietnam's culinary scene. Join us as we explore the rich flavors and textures of iconic dishes like bun cha, banh xeo, and ca kho to. With vivid imagery of red neon lights and steamy bowls of goodness, this episode promises to be a gritty, immersive journey into the heart of Vietnamese gastronomy. So grab your chopsticks and get ready to savor the sights and sounds of Vietnam's...2024-03-2532 min
Remarkable Marketing PodcastWhat it Takes to Get 5X returns for clients on Ad Spend and How to Win in Advertising in the Era of AIThe podcast features a discussion with John Chan, who runs a digital marketing agency called 2X. He shares a story about a very creative affiliate lead generation program that built a massive passive income streamChan explains that being an effective marketer is less about expertise with platforms and more about core skill sets and seizing opportunities. He also details challenges in generating high returns for clients, particularly around choosing the right customers and understanding trade-offs between high returns and volume. Regarding the future, Chan predicts that AI's prevalent role will make creative direction more c...2024-02-2816 min
Network Automation Nerds Podcast#044: Network Automation with Eddie Chan, Part 2Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.Join me in welcoming back Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA.In part 2 of the interview, we'll explore the world of network automation, dissect the innovation behind NAA, and tap into Eddie's industry insights. It's a fun and engaging discussion that you won't want to miss.I...2023-11-1538 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#044: Network Automation with Eddie Chan, Part 2Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.Join me in welcoming back Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA.In part 2 of the interview, we'll explore the world of network automation, dissect the innovation behind NAA, and tap into Eddie's industry insights. It's a fun and engaging discussion that you won't want to miss.I...2023-11-1538 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#043: Network Automation with Eddie Chan, Part 1Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.Join me in welcoming Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA. With a distinguished career that includes being an early CCIE 5624 and holding a lifetime emeritus status, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation.In this episode, which is Part 1 of our interview series w...2023-11-0833 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#043: Network Automation with Eddie Chan, Part 1Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.Join me in welcoming Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA. With a distinguished career that includes being an early CCIE 5624 and holding a lifetime emeritus status, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation.In this episode, which is Part 1 of our interview series w...2023-11-0833 min
Action Talks with Eric JacobusAndy Cheng 鄭繼宗 on Jackie Chan's Stunt Team and Moving to Hollywood (Action Talks #31)Andy Cheng (鄭繼宗) is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director known for his work with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team on Who Am I?, the Rush Hour series, and many more, as well as films like The Rundown and Shang-Chi. We talk all about the Jackie Chan brand of action and how he transitioned to being one of the biggest action directors in the world. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0155536/ and his HKMDB here: https://www.hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=50320&display_set=eng
Edited by Patrick Nan
Action Talks...2023-10-194h 01
The Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - Esperanza & EdTech MonthThe Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0326 minThe Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - Esperanza & EdTech MonthThe Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0326 min
The Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - A TroublemakerThe Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0329 minThe Education Innovators PodcastRachel Chan - A TroublemakerThe Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Rachel Chan has extensive experience working in/with public, private and NGO sectors. In 2007, she founded InnoFoco to propel the development of strategic design and innovation in Hong Kong. Recently, she has been working on the Hong Kong D...2023-10-0329 min
Your Grit Story#Investing | The Story Behind Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast | Jeremy Au | Investor, Podcast Host at Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: "Your Grit Story" Investor Series with Jeremy Au 🎙️In this episode, we had the honor of hosting Jeremy, a dynamic entrepreneur-turned-investor, as he unveiled his story behind BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech PodcastNo stranger to the #startup community, Jeremy Au started his journey as a founder, spearheading his ventures in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Yet, his fervor for the industry surpassed personal projects, leading him to embrace a new mission: catalyzing innovation on a grander scale. Thus began his transformation from a founder into a pivotal figure in the world of investment...2023-08-3152 min
Your Grit Story#Investing | Growing and investing in Zero to One VenturesWe are starting another evergreen series. The #Investing series. And we are kicking off with our first guest, Yi Ming, who launched and grew #GrabRentals, the largest private-hire car rental fleet in Singapore, which is owned by Grab. With over a decade of tech start-up experience, he started Krux Asia , a #VentureBuilder to build and scale high-impact ventures. He is also an Angel Investor, always looking out for companies that uplift people and society! 💫 In this episode, Yi Ming also shared with Eric, fellow Grab junior:- Growing zer...2023-08-0139 min
Your Grit Story#Origins | Against All Odds: Making it to Y Combinator | Jonathan Low | Co-founder AjourneyThe 6th episode of the #Origins series has landed. 🚀In this episode, we have Jonathan Low with us to share his journey. Being a dad of two, with lots of lessons and experience gathered from his past venture Honestbee, he is now venturing again with Thomas Jiang and Cayter Goh to make #payroll simple with Ajourney (YC S22).Jonathan and host Eric met 12 years ago at Silicon Valley over NUS Overseas Colleges and the experiences at the Bay Area inspired Jonathan to take the leap into #entrepneurship.He shared in the epi...2023-06-3043 min
Your Grit Story#Origins | Championing integrated wellness and wellbeing | Alex Loh | Founder Actxa WellnessOne day can change your whole life. #GWD2023 #10Jun23In this year's Global Wellness Day, Alex Loh, CEO and co-founder of Actxa Wellness, shared the #Origins of the wellness startup and how he started his #entrepreneurship journey even when he was a JC teacher back then!Alex unpacked with host Eric what #Integrated Wellness really means, adding the physical community and activities to the mix, on top of an app-delivered curriculum, delivering holistic employee wellbeing solutions.In this episode, he shared about being a former national Water Polo player to...2023-06-1032 min
Conversations on Strategy PodcastConversations on Strategy Podcast – Ep 1 – Dr. Jared M. McKinney, Dr. Peter Harris, Eric Chan – Broken Nest - China and Taiwan (Part 1)Deterring a Chinese invasion of Taiwan without recklessly threatening a great-power war is both possible and necessary through a tailored deterrence package that goes beyond either fighting over Taiwan or abandoning it. This podcast explores cutting-edge understandings of deterrence with empirical evidence of Chinese strategic thinking and culture to build such a strategy and offers counter-arguments as well. Read the original article: https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters/vol51/iss4/4/
Episode Transcript:
Stephanie Crider (Host)
Decisive Point introduces Conversations on Strategy, a US Army War College Press production featuring distinguished authors and contributors who explore timely issues in national security affairs...2023-06-0537 min
Dam VentureGenerational Change in Venture: Eric Woo from Revere VCFor the final episode of Dam Venture Season 1, Eric Woo from Revere VC joins me to talk about generational change in venture capital, both from an allocator and investor side, and what our generation of investors can do to continue pushing the industry forward. Eric is not the usual "young VC with hot takes" that comes on the podcast (although we think he doesn't look a day over 23!), but he works significantly with younger VCs and emerging managers as a mentor, advisor, and friend, and is one of the most qualified voices to speak on venture, allocator relations, and...2023-06-0249 min
Your Grit Story#Origins | Supporting Mums to reintegrate back to work | Sher-Li Torrey | Founder Mums@Work🌹Happy Mother’s Day Special Episode! Episode 4 of the #Origins series landed with Sher-li Torrey sharing how Mums@Work (Singapore) helps mums reintegrate into the workforce. 👩💼Hosted by Eric, who is a fellow parent of two himself, he chatted with Sher-Li about:👉 The Day One of starting #MumsAtWork in 2010👉 How #CareerNavigators help Mummies to strike a good work-life balance 👉 Parenting challenges | Not to force fit our own expectations onto our children’s 👉 Balance is ultimately a choice.If you have a mummy-friend who is looking into reintegrat...2023-05-1438 min
Your Grit Story#Origins | Launching Rocket Academy beyond the shores | Kai Yuan Neo | Rocket Academy FounderEpisode 3 of the #Origins series has launched. 🚀 In this episode, we had Kai, founder of Rocket Academy, a coding bootcamp that helps mid-career switchers land on their first tech role. 👨💻 👩💻 His journey as a founder did not start with Rocket Academy. After Kai caught the entrepreneurial bug at Silicon Valley while taking Computer Science at Stanford University and working at Nuna Inc., he started Project We Forgot in the healthcare industry before founding #RocketAcademy to help people become #SoftwareEngineers almost 4 years ago.After helping Tech folks land jobs in top tech companies in Si...2023-04-2621 min
Your Grit Story#Origins | Growing a startup in transforming the future of shift work | Eugene Ng | StaffAny co-founderEpisode 2 of the #Origins series has landed!In this episode, we have Eugene Ng, co-founder and CRO of StaffAny, a fast-growing startup transforming the future of shift work in the blue-collar industry. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. And Eugene met fellow young co-founders Janson Seah, 👨💻 Jeremy Hon, and Kai Yi Lee through the NUS Overseas Colleges program and started StaffAny together about 5 years ago.Having raised US$3.4 million late last year, Eugene and the StaffAny team are ramping up development, expanding to markets, and doubling down on improv...2023-03-2929 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #68: Feeney Talk with Kate FarrarKate Farrar is the State Representative of the 20th District.
860-240-8585
kate.farrar@cga.ct.gov
It was great to sit down and talk with Kate.
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being good a State Rep (minute 2.30)
Diwali (minute 5.20)
Juneteenth (minute 7.15)
Kate’s Favorite Teacher (minute 9.35)
Chan is a volunteer firefighter (minute 17)
Toy Drive at Sockstarz (minute 21)
Connecticut Foodhshare (minute 22.44)
Connecticut Women’s Education and Lega...2023-03-251h 27
No Gimmicks Just SweatEpisode 62: Garrick Chan - runnerThis week’s guest is Garrick Chan. Garrick is a runner from the Bay Area. He ran for San Jose State University XC in 2012-2014. After spending 7 years with Wolfpack Running Club, he just joined the Strawberry Canyon Running Club in Berkeley. When healthy, Garrick is a 1:12:15 half marathoner and a 2:34:13 debut marathoner. Garrick looks to get back on track after a tough year of running.
You can find Garrick on Instagram at @gvc1992 and @asianathletespotlight
Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk.
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Your Grit Story#Origins | Bringing colours to life | Daryl Chew | Founder Nail DeckKicking off the #Origins 2023 series to uncover the Day Ones of #founders with The King of Nails. Meet Daryl, the man 👨🎨 behind a Nail Deck, a nail 💅 cosmetic and care startup that created more than 700 gorgeous colours!In this episode, the host Eric spoke with Daryl to find out about his passion for bringing colours to life, allowing unlimited creativity to flow to make home manicures fun and easy!Not an easy ride for sure. After multiple challenges and hiatus in between the 12 years of running the company, Daryl persevered on this jou...2023-02-2836 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Changing the way we experience products | Xander Khoo | co-founder The Surprize AppIt's been a while. And we are BACK kicking off again with...A #SURPRIZE EPISODE! Joining the #NOCAlumni series is a founder who is no stranger to the NUS Overseas Colleges community. Not a first-time founder, Xander started 2 companies before but did not succeed. Instead of shunning away from #startups and #entrepreneurship, he immersed himself with young founders to guide and mentor them to start their ventures with the lessons learned, spending 4 years at NUS Enterprise, managing the #NOC programs, the renowned #student entrepreneurship program! Passionate to...2023-01-3136 min
Parents in TechExplaining tech to kids, resolving favoritism, and balancing gender roles at home with Eric ChanOn explaining how tech works to kids with simple words and techniques, addressing favoritism with rationality, and balancing gender roles with his wife at home, Eric shares his Parent in Tech stories as a father to two boys, aged 6 and 3.
Eric Chan is the Lead Product Manager at Grab. Eric started his career as the Design Engineer at Dyson before working in product roles at Razer, Igloo Home, and Property Guru. He’s a passion explorer at night and recently started a video podcast, Your Grit Story, featuring the stories of founders, leaders, and change-makers who...2023-01-2226 min
Bethel Community SermonsTestimonies: Making Stuff with Mary's Song (Eric Chan, Nancy James, Cindy Chan, Michael Kim-Eubanks)On Sunday, January 1st, we had various artists from our community share some of the creative pieces they worked on during the Advent season, inspired by and engaging with the Magnificat.
Eric Chan shared about his woodworking project, creating a two-sided spoon that is inspired by Mary's declaration: "He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty." Nancy James shared a poem in which she pictures Mary under a really black, night sky, and what the stars would have looked like to her. Cindy Chan shared about an art piece she cr...2023-01-0228 min
Your Grit Story#WorldToiletDay | Living a Purposeful and Useful Life | Jack Sim Mr Toilet | Founder World Toilet OrganisationClean and safe toilets for the win! #WorldToiletDay2022In this #Specials episode, we spoke to Jack Sim, also known as Mr. Toilet. Mr Toilet is the founder of the World Toilet Organization and BoP Hub and he has been spending the last 25 years improving toilet sanitization conditions worldwide.At the age of 40, Jack has already started a series of successful businesses. He could have continued to grow the businesses or reap the harvest over the years, but he didn't. Wanting to live a purposeful and useful life, he committed his life to building...2022-11-1929 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Giving yourselves permission to do greater things | Tiang Lim Foo | co-founder Forge VenturesWrapping up the #NOCAlumni series with the 9th Episode!In this finale episode, we have Tiang Lim Foo, co-founder of Forge Ventures chat with our host Eric how he started his career from being a Biomedical Engineer to leading #growth for Evernote in Asia Pacific and eventually pivoting to #investing in early-stage startups. 🚀 We also spoke about the heartfelt motivation and reason why Tiang Lim started the #DadsInTech newsletter, which has nuggets of #fathering advice and tips from #entrepreneurs, #investors, and #ProductManagers like Joseph Ling, JJ Chai, and John Tan. 👨👧👦 If you are a #Dad...2022-11-1743 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Building and investing in the Startup ecosystem | Mohan Belani | co-founder e27Episode 8 of the #NOCAlumni series has landed.In this episode, Mohan, co-founder of e27 shared how he transformed from a young geek yearning to join giant tech firms before the NUS Overseas College stint to a firm believer that startups can disrupt and make a massive impact after experiencing the startup culture in Silicon Valley. Today, he is an investor and startup ecosystem builder.He also shared how e27 got established to build the startup ecosystem, connecting investors, startups, and founders.If you are a founder looking for insights into g...2022-10-3137 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Enabling others to live a flourishing life | Audrey Joy Tan | co-founder PlaymoolahWhat convinces and convicts Audrey Joy Tan to enable others to lead a flourishing life?In Episode 7 of the #NOCAlumni Series, a familiar face in the NUS Overseas Colleges network, Audrey shared with the host Eric about her 1-year experience in #SiliconValley, how she got started on PlayMoolah after, and how things have evolved over the years.In the whole episode, it is clear that one thing that never changed is the passion to prepare young people for the future through better money management. #TheFlourishingLifeCompany #FinancialEmotionalResilienceCheck...2022-10-2034 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | How I rediscovered my love for technology | Hong Ting | co-founder 2359 MediaHow did Hong Ting rediscover his #love for #technology?In Episode 6 of the NUS Overseas Colleges Alumni Series, we have Hong Ting to share with our host Eric about the anchor that helped him discover his love ❤️ for #tech 📱, which is the 1-year stint at #SiliconValley 🇺🇸 through the #NUSOverseasCollege program.Hong Ting also shared with us his humble beginnings of starting 2359 Media with Zhou Wenhan more than 13 years ago, and the experiences he has gathered to help him through the years.As Hong Ting is now on the second leg of his #entre...2022-10-0527 min
Talking TaiwanEp 206 | Eric Chan Discusses What Led the Taiwan Military to Shoot Down a Chinese Civilian DroneRelated Links: To view all related links for this article, click link below: https://talkingtaiwan.com/eric-chan-discusses-what-led-the-taiwan-military-to-shoot-down-a-chinese-civilian-drone-ep-206/ A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin: On September first, the Taiwan military shot down a Chinese civilian drone that flew near Kimen. In this episode of Talking Taiwan. I speak with Eric Chan about what led up the incident, China’s increased gray zone tactics toward Taiwan since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in early August, and other news related to Taiwan’s military, such as the...2022-09-1927 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Bringing Career Transparency to you | Ethan Ang | co-founder NodeflairEpisode 5 of the #NOCAlumni Series has landed.In this episode, we chatted with Ethan Ang, co-founder of NodeFlair - Tech Salaries, Jobs & more to understand his journey of starting this tech startup, with a vision to be the best career recommendation engine for the 25M tech talents globally. Inspired by ShopBack co-founder Joel, Ethan joined ShopBack in its early years and built the Taiwan and Vietnam Tech Hubs from scratch. With massive learnings in hiring, he applied them to start #Nodeflair with felllow #shopback alumni Adrian, who is also passionate in the #HRTech...2022-09-1326 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | How I started up with last $5k of my savings | Vinod Nair | founder of MoneysmartWhat would you do if your start-up failed?Instead of giving up and looking for a job, Vinod Nair started MoneySmart Group 13 years ago, with only $5k left in his bank account.In #NOCAlumni Series - Episode 4, the #podcast host Eric Chan spoke to Vinod, founder of #MoneySmart, the all-in-one portal for personal finance as he shared his journey and lessons of starting up.From bootstrapping for 4 years when the VC landscape was not as mature then, to tiding the wave via a timely loan from NUS Enterprise, Vinod overcame...2022-08-1938 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Connecting Neighbours with one another | Darrell Zhang | co-founder NextBlock#NOCAlumni Series - Episode 3 has landed.Remember the olden "Kampung" days when neighbors were close-knitted? Do you recall our #neighbourhood used to be more vibrant?This is what Darrell Zhang is trying to bring back to the #community with NextBlock, where neighbours are not strangers. With NextBlock, it opens up opportunities for neighbours to connect with each other and discover about the estate.In this episode, Darrell shared with Eric Chan Jq on his journey of #entrepreneurship that led him to his current venture and how #NextBlock went from 0 to 15,000 user...2022-08-0343 min
The Human Potential PodcastDynamic Balance & the Superpower of Active Listening with Andy Tsz Chiu Chan, MS, CSCS - Personal Trainer, Corporate Health Consultant, & AuthorAndy Tsz Chiu Chan, MS, CSCS is a Personal Trainer, Corporate Health Consultant, & Author of Dynamic Balance (#1 New Release on Amazon).
Tune in to this episode to hear all about Andy's career path, how he integrates traditional Chinese medicine into his training philosophy, the behind-the-scenes of writing a book, why it is so important to find your competitive advantage, and so much more.
Finally, make sure to take note of Andy's advice around active & intentional listening and how it can be a game-changer in building trust + improving communication with your clients....2022-07-311h 06
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | Creating A World Where Everyone Can be Supported | Shamantha Yan | Co-founder of Growthbeans#NOCAlumni Series - Episode 2 has landed.No one has to be alone. Everyone can be supported. This fuels the passion of Shamantha Yan to impact lives via Growthbeans. Together with her twin sister, Shane Yan, they are helping others grow and increase their quality of well-being.Having gained exposure and experience during NUS Overseas Colleges Bio Valley (Philadelphia) in 2007 helped Shamantha break out the limiting belief she had, helping her realize that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. After a self-discovery journey during her sabbatical, Shamantha Yan joined her twin sister to run #Gr...2022-07-2024 min
Your Grit Story#NOCAlumni | More of Skills , Less of Grades | Felix Tan | Co-founder of SkilioSince its inception in 2002, the highly acclaimed NUS Overseas Colleges Program alumni have founded more than 700 companies and received more than S$800 million in investments and funding. There must be a reason why this program is so successful, developing passionate entrepreneurs and problem solvers, growing the startup scene in #Singapore 🇸🇬 in the past decade, together with other programs by NUS Enterprise. To uncover the above, we are excited to launch #NOCAlumni Series, chatting with #alumni who went through the program and went to chase their #passion to create #impact through starting up. Hosted by Eric...2022-07-0727 minI am Consciously Curious54. Cycling in Chicago ft. Eric TanIn this episode, our next guest is a cycling enthusiast from Chicago. He helped me find my current bike a few years ago at The Bike Lane in Logan Square. He shares his experiences of cycling in the city, the animosity between drivers, getting your bike stolen, and even finding your first bike. You can find him on instagram at tmj96.photo. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric Tan.instagram.com/tmj96.photoinstagram.com/iamconsciouslycurious2022-06-171h 24
Your Grit Story#Parenting | The key to good parenting is a strong marriage | Parcsen Loke | Head of Programs | Centre for FatheringWe have the 4th episode of the #Parenting series to wrap it up! Parcsen, Head of Programs at DADs for Life & Centre for Fathering shared with us his lessons and insights around #marriage and #parenting. 👨👩👧👦Parcsen is married for 31 Years, and he is a Father of 3 kids who are already adults! Given his fair share of going through the ups and downs in his own marriage in his early years, he is deeply passionate about coaching couples and helping them to build strong marriages, which is the key to good parenting. 🗝️He is also a Grandfathe...2022-06-0835 min
Your Grit Story#Parenting | Being an Invested and Nurturing Dad | Bryan Tan | CEO of Centre for Fathering [1 June 2022] Happy Global #Parents Day!Parenting is hard, especially in this dynamic environment. But it is not impossible.In the 3rd episode of the #Parenting series, Bryan Tan, CEO of DADs for Life & Centre for Fathering shared with our host Eric Chan Jq about his transformation journey from a lost and uninvolved dad to an invested and nurturing dad. One who is #passionate about involved parenting, Bryan reminded us that parenting is indeed a #partnership between Mum 👩 and Dad 👨, and he also shared the importance of BEING PRESENT...2022-06-0134 min
Your Grit Story#Web3Special | Connecting People with Possibilities | Dr Loretta Chen | Smobler Studios co-founderOur guest for this special episode wears many hats. Dr Loretta Chen is a Professor, Author, Creator, Artist, Director, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Trainer. Honestly, she reminds us of our previous guest, Ng Nichol, whom we called a #Superwomen! One more added to the list! 🦸♀️Loretta, co-founder of Smobler Studios, is a natural storyteller as she shares with us the fundamental pillars around what she does are [3C] #Create, #Connect, and #Communicate, and what fuels her to achieve so much are [3P] #People, #Purpose, and #Possibilities. She a...2022-05-2532 min
Sagebrush WisdomEric Chan - Choosing to Hunt Mallards and Public Land Turkeys in Southern CaliforniaIn this episode, I sit down with Eric Chan, Wildlife biologist specializing in habitat conservation and endangered species for California DFW, and talked about his love/obsession for Southern California Waterfowl and Turkey Hunting. Southern California may not be a paradise to pursuit either of these animals, but that doesn't seem to stop Eric at all from making the most of it. f
Duck hunting down here since childhood, Eric some great stories of duck hunting down here & how things have changed down here through his years of hunting... We talk some on strategy, tips, calling, and...2022-05-161h 52
Your Grit Story#Parenting | Celebrating Mums | Adriana Lim Escaño | Mums for Life co-founder👩👧👦 Happy Mother's Day to all Mummies out there! What could be better than to hear from the co-founder of Mums for Life, Adriana Lim Escaño about her motherhood journey of FOUR kids in the second episode of the #Parenting series!Adriana Lim, who is a leader in the Retail industry, is also the founder of ABRY Pte Ltd and she shared with us about her parenting struggles while chasing after her own dreams and the revelation that she had, which transformed her from an over-achiever perfectionist to a #nurturing mum who embraces re...2022-05-0949 min
Your Grit Story#Parenting | Happier Parenting through Art | Alice Yu | Mama on Palette founderWe are kicking off a new #parenting series that will run across May and June, with Mother's Day and Father's day around the corner!Our first guest of this series is Alice Yu Yuebo 余跃波, #founder and #podcast host of Mama on Palette, Singapore's first community for mothers who love arts, helping mothers embrace happier parenting through art!During this podcast, we chatted about:👉🏼 How it all got started when Alice's husband asked her to pick up her brushes to overcome challenges during pregnancy 🤰🏼👉🏼 The journey of starting and growing a supportive com...2022-05-0440 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastS2E28 - Trashcomixs Aaron Figueroa on his Chris Chan comicThis episode we had on Aaron Figueroa author and illustrator of the comic "The Life and Times of Christian Weston Chandler" issue 1 is called Childhood. "Chris Chan" is a pop culture figure and the spark for many debates and controversy. The biographical style comic explores the beginning of Christian Weston Chandler's life. We enjoyed talking to Aaron about his artistic choices and connection to the material and also his path to creating his first comic book.
Support his Kickstarter Campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/920079214/chris-chan-1-childhood?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Chris+ch...2022-05-0250 min
Your Grit Story#EarthDay2022 | Investing in our Earth | Bringing PropertyGuru from Zero to One | Steve Melhuish | Wavemaker ImpactThe Earth Day theme for 2022 is "Invest in our Planet". That's something close to the heart of our next guest.In this special #EarthDay2022 episode of Your Grit Story Podcast, we are extremely honoured to have Steve Melhuish, a sustainability investor and founding partner at Wavemaker Impact and Planet Rise. He is also the co-founder of PropertyGuru Group, that just went public in NYSE last month in March 2022. 📈We took this precious opportunity to learn about his journey of bringing PropertyGuru from ZERO to ONE, and...2022-04-2447 min